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Discover the Right Men’s Basketball Shoes

So find the pair that matches your game. Shop some of the top brands in basketball for shoes that deliver the fit, feel and performance you need—Nike®, Jordan® and adidas®.

The latest men’s basketball shoes technology and style. Look for shoes that blend air-light feel with lockdown support for the game. Explore a variety of materials and styles that help you stand out on the court.

Buying Tips

Basketball players need shoes that suit their playing style. Think about what style of player you are when selecting your shoes:

Power players want shoes with maximum stability and cushion.

Fast players need a lightweight shoe with moderate support, cushion and flexibility. Low-cut basketball shoes are a great choice for this type of player.

All-around players should choose a shoe designed with moderate ankle support and cushion—a blend of features that suits these versatile players.

Expert Advice

Every player should understand the construction of their basketball shoes and the features they need to play their best.

The upper is the soft top of the shoe, which works to keep the foot snug and securely in place during play. Keep in mind the cut of your basketball shoes. Basketball shoes are available in high tops, which provide power players with extra ankle support, and low-tops, which deliver agility to speed players.

Leather uppers have been replaced by innovative combination uppers, mixing the stability and durability of leather with the breathability and flexibility of synthetic mesh. High-tech uppers are often more durable than leather. Think about the closure system on your basketball shoes.

A good lacing system secures the foot in place, making them less apt to loosen or untie, and boosting stability during play.

Some shoes feature a strap that wraps around the upper arch of the shoe, adding more ankle support.

The midsole is the layer of soft, shock-absorbing material between the outsole and upper. If is often considered the most critical part of the shoe—impacting its level of cushioning and shock absorption.

This portion of the shoe is typically comprised of EVA or compression EVA, polyurethane or a blend of these materials. Specialized proprietary materials are used in several types of shoes.

EVA is lightweight, yet does not provide high levels of stability.

Polyurethane is more dense and durable, but creates additional weight in the shoe.

The outsole is the rubber bottom of your shoe. The outsole of a good basketball shoe should be flat and moderately wide, creating a stable base that prevents ankle rollover.

The herringbone pattern on a basketball shoe’s outsole is common and provides traction during the game’s quick stops and starts.

Keep in mind that most basketball shoes are designed for indoor play. If you play outdoors, look for a shoe with a specialized outsole for traction on concrete.